Gary James, D.O.
NPI 1255317178 · Family Medicine Physician · Kimball, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gary James, D.O. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Kimball, MI (NPI 1255317178).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255317178
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5101012784 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,969 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 532 | $83 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 517 | $7 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 221 | $116 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 168 | $72 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 108 | $3 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 71 | $74 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 126 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 577 | 188 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 408 | 132 |
| Losartan Potassium | 369 | 107 |
| Omeprazole | 326 | 114 |
| Simvastatin | 296 | 90 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 268 | 89 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$468 across 34 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-22
- Last updated
- 2010-01-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gary James's NPI number?
- Gary James's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255317178, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gary James's specialty?
- Gary James is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gary James located?
- Gary James's practice location on file with NPPES is 5312 Lapeer Rd, Kimball, MI 48074-1424.
- What is Gary James's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gary James is (810) 984-2693.
- Does Gary James accept Medicare?
- Gary James is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gary James's NPI active?
- Yes — Gary James's NPI (1255317178) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-01-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.